Does she look like a Basenji?

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  • ReddieR

    On PF anything that has a couple of wrinkles is called a shar pei or shar pei mix. I belong to a few shar pei rescue groups and while I'm certainly not an expert, it might be a basenji…
    What do you think?

    http://www.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=12456544

    Keely
    Border Collie,Shar PeiMix

    Size: Medium
    Age: Young
    Sex: Female
    ID:
    Notes:
    How could you not love this face! Keely is a sweet dog who needs a good home. She is 7 months old as of 11/23/08. She has lots of love to give. Will you be her new family? **IMPORTANT: Mileage Limitation, No Shipping, Application Required. Our adoption fee is $95, and dogs will have all their shots including rabies, microchipped, spayed/neutered, and have a clean bill of health. Please Email For More Info: ALPHACanine@sbcglobal.net

    This pet is up to date with routine shots.

    This pet has been altered.

    ALPHA Canine Sanctuary
    Bakersfield, CA

    ALPHACanine@sbcglobal.net

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  • raye_hicksR

    Yes, it looks like a Basenji or basenji mix for sure.

    rhicks![](images/smilies/rolleyes.png "Roll Eyes (Sarcastic)")

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  • dmcartyD

    looks like some basenji or other primitive type dog in there (caanan dog)

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  • MacPackM

    That muzzle is more shar pei, but other than that, sure looks very basenji-like.

    Anne in Tampa

    Chipley, Missy & Lucky

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  • nomrbddgsN

    Looks like part B to me! I'm looking at the tail and it does seem to curl, but the legs?? Maybe a herding dog? The muzzle is a bit rounded too.

    Arlene, the Basenji Brats with the Boxenji![](images/smilies/biggrin.png "Big Grin")

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  • ReddieR

    Thank you for opinions!
    I don't think she is in any danger in the sanctuary but probably it would be nice to let them know that she might be a basenji - more chances to get adopted.
    And there's absolutely nothing from a shar pei in her!

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    Hard to tell for sure - she does have the wrinkles - but without seeing her tail, it's difficult. In any event, I sure hope she gets adopted soon.
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    Does this look like a mix to you?

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    But many shelters/rescues have an acknowledged habit of listing dogs as mixes if (a) they aren't entirely certain it's a purebred or (b) if it's a breed that can be difficult to place and listing it as a mix may make it more likely to be adopted.